Ethics (ETHS 201)

Term: 2017-2018 Fall Term

Faculty

William A LauingerShow MyInfo popup for William A Lauinger

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (8/28/2017 - 12/15/2017) Location: MAIN MH 223

Description

Promotes students’ awareness of ethical questions and knowledge of their historical contexts from antiquity to the present; and ability to critically interpret and evaluate philosophical texts, positions, and arguments. A significant portion of the class will be dedicated to the study of the major ethical schools of thought. Endeavors to inspire students to come to a recognition of some of their own cultural biases regarding ethical decision making. In particular, we will examine a variety of ethical issues by focusing on forms or ideals of life (How should one/I live? What is the good life?), and models for relating to others (Why should I care about or be just toward others? Do we need friendship, love, community, and justice? What are just social relations?) Core: Ethics requirement.